The Lemon Book - Natural Recipes And Preparations - Plot & Excerpts
The essential oil extracted by distillation is of a lesser quality.The oil is composed of 94-95% limonene, which must be shielded from oxidising agents (light and air) in order to avoid its deterioration. Some uses of essential lemon oilAll the known merits of lemons are concentrated into the essential oil. Its antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties make it very effective in the treatment of many ailments; bronchitis, colds, throat infections and influenza, to name but a few. In some cases, preparations made from essential oils can be prescribed by a doctor, instead of traditional chemical drugs. It is always better to ask for advice from one's health care practitioner about how to use these powerful substances correctly.The usual precautions which apply to the use of essential oils should be taken: a few drops are sufficient in most cases. Pure essential lemon oil should never be applied directly to the skin; it should always be diluted in vegetable oil, such as sweet almond oil.To stimulate the immune defences: take 1-2 drops of essential lemon oil in a tea-spoonful of honey.As a mouthwash, a couple of drops in a glass of water help to heal mouth ulcers and relieve gingivitis and stomatitis.Ear infections: pour a drop of essential lemon oil into a tea-spoonful of vegetable oil (olive, sunflower, sweet almond, etc.), mix with a cotton bud and daub the inside of the ear canal with the mixture.
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